GOD'S PROMISES - THE REASON

This is the time of year, even during these unprecedented times, that we love to go shopping for family, friends and coworkers. We may be attending small intimate gatherings, due to the pandemic, and eating so much delicious food.

While you are enjoying the festivities that happen during this time of year, with all the changes in place due to our current conditions, don't forget the main reason.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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GOD'S PROMISES - BEST-LAID PLANS

We make many plans in our everyday lives. What road to travel going to work. What bills to pay off and in what order. What to cook for dinner. What errands to run on the weekend. And the list goes on and on. Sometimes our plans work and sometimes they don't.

Whatever your plans are no matter how big or how small give them up to God to guide and direct you. 

Remember the best-laid plans are the plans made by God. He will never steer you wrong.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  How long was Jesus in Jerusalem before His parents found Him?

2.  What was Jesus doing when His parents found Him?

3.  To whom did Jesus explain that He was "about His father's business"?

4.  "And Jesus increased in wisdom and __________, and in favor with God and man."

5.  What was the name of Jesus' earthly brother?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 20:15

To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Three days

2.  Teaching in the temple

3.  Mary

4.  Stature

5.  James

GOD'S PROMISES - GOD HAS MY BACK

It amazes me when I realize how often God has my back and is working out situations in advance, even when I don't realize I need help.

Recently my daughter had an expense that I was planning on using a particular credit card to pay.  Other arrangements were made to pay that expense and later on down the line I needed this same card to help her out in a different more dire situation. 

I see that as God working a miracle in advance in the first situation, so that the card was available for use when it was needed more in the second situation.

This lets me know that God had my back even when I didn't know I would need it! Just like He had my back, He will have your back too!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Where was Jesus mostly raised as a child?

2.  Who was promised by the Holy Spirit that he wouldn't die until he saw the Messiah?

3.  "And Jesus grew, and waxed strong in the spirit, filled with wisdom: and the ________ of God was upon him."

4.  What event brought Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem once a year?

5.  How old was Jesus when his parents lost Him in Jerusalem?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Nazareth

2.  Simeon

3.  Grace

4.  The feast of the Passover

5.  12

GOD'S PROMISES - THANKS

As we are now entering into the 2020 holiday season where things are looking and feeling a lot different this year, don't forget to give thanks to God for all He has done and will continue to do in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions 

1.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds that fell in the stony places represent?

2.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds the fell in the thorny places represent?

3.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds that fell into good ground represent?

4.  In the parable of the ten virgins, what was Jesus trying to teach?

5.  In the parable of the ten virgins, what did the unprepared virgins not bring?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Those who heard the word and followed it, but shortly afterward fell away.

2. Those that heard the word, but were caught up by the riches of the world.

3.  Those that heard the word, and followed it.

4.  That all must be ready for when He comes.

5.  Oil for the lamps.

GOD'S PROMISES - DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP

Don't beat yourself up over mistakes that you make and cannot change. 

Recently I went out one afternoon for ice cream with my daughter. With everything that is happening in the world today with the pandemic, it had been a long time since we visited this particular establishment. It was a nice outing. The weather was nice and we sat outside to eat and the ice cream was good. It was not until I returned home that I realized that I had been overcharged for my purchase. It wasn't much, but it was that fact that I didn't catch it and correct it while the purchase was being charged.

I was so upset that I did not catch the error that it was not allowing me to enjoy the memory of the nice time that we shared together. It wasn't easy to let it go but I finally was able to pray and ask God to please take this burden from me. I asked him to help me to forgive myself for not realizing while it was happening and also to help me forgive the cashier for the error, whether it was intentional or unintentional, so that I could move on and stop beating myself up and ruining the experience that I enjoyed.

God does not want us to live with regret or to beat ourselves up for mistakes that we cannot change. He will help you to forgive yourself and others for past and present mistakes no matter how big or how small. 

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is a parable?

2.  Why did Christ use parables when teaching?

3.  In the parable of the good Samaritan, what was Christ trying to teach?

4.  In the parable of the good Samaritan, what was the significance of the one who helped being a Samaritan?

5.  In the parable of the sower, what did the seeds that fell on the way side represent?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  A believable story used to provide a comparison to an abstract concept.

2.  To hide the meaning of His teachings from those who wouldn't understand.

3.  That everyone is our neighbor.

4.  The Jews hated the Samaritans, and would have no business with them.

5.  Those that do not understand the word of  God.

GOD'S PROMISES - WORTH WAITING FOR

There are many things in our lives that we want that are worth waiting for.  Coming home and relaxing after a long days work; getting your paycheck at the end of the week; getting that much needed manicure/pedicure; sitting down to eat after preparing a home cooked meal; and the list goes on and on.

Just like those things are worth waiting for so is waiting for God to answer your prayers for situations that are out of your control.

Don't give up! Keep praying! When you receive the answers to your prayers it will be well worth the wait!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  How many times did the bird that Noah released return to him?

2.  The last time the dove returned, what did she have in her beak?

3.  What did the item in the dove's beak signify?

4.  What did Noah do to show his thanks to God?

5.  What was the token of the Lord's promise to never destroy humankind again? 

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 15:31

He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  2

2.  An olive leaf

3.  Some parts of the earth were no longer  covered with water

4.  Make animal sacrifices on an altar

5.  The rainbow

GOD'S PROMISES - KEEP TRUSTING

When you are praying for an answer and it seems like God is not listening and your prayers are going unanswered, don't give up. Keep trusting that God is diligently working behind the scenes to bring a resolution to your problem.

Keep praying! Keep trusting! Before you know it God will work out the issues that you have been struggling with in His perfect timing and according to His perfect will for your life. Suddenly everything will start falling into place!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  How many of each animal did the Lord command Noah to bring on the ark?

2.  How many birds of each kind did Noah gather onto the ark?

3.  How long did it rain?

4.  How long did the water cover the entire earth?

5.  What was the first animal that Noah let out of the ark?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 11:2

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  2

2.  7

3.  40 days and 40 nights

4.  150 days

5.  A raven

GOD'S PROMISES - UNKNOWN FEAR

There are many situations that occur in our life when we don't know what is going to happen or how we should handle things.

Unknown issues can cause a great amount of fear and anxiety. You don't know how to get out of the situation. You don't know how you can make things better. You don't know why this is happening to you.

Don't be afraid. God knew you were going to go through these issues and He also knows how to help you out of these situations.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What kind of wood did Noah use to build the ark?

2.  With what material would Noah coat the ark?

3.  What unit of measurement was used to measure the ark?

4.  How many stories high was the ark?

5.  Which humans boarded the ark?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 13:10

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Gopher

2.  Tar

3.  Cubit

4.  Three

5.  Noah, his wife, and Noah's sons and their wives

GOD'S PROMISES - BELIEVE

When you are in the middle of a difficult situation it can be hard to believe everything will work out. Don't lose hope or faith in God. 

Trust, pray and believe that He will provide the perfect resolution to your difficult situation in His perfect timing.

God does not want us to give in to despair and give up when things are hard and look like they are not going to work out. He wants us to keep believing in Him no matter how difficult times may be.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Who was Noah's father?

2.  Which of these men was NOT a son of Noah? a) Ham; b) Canaan; c) Shem; d) Japheth

3.  Why did the Lord want to destroy man?

4.  "...and Noah ___________ with God."

5.  How would the Lord destroy mankind?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I posses to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love I gain nothing.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Lamech

2.  Canaan

3.  Man was too wicked

4.  Walked

5.  Flood

GOD'S PROMISES - THANKING GOD

You have difficulties in your life and you pray and pray night and day for God to help overcome these issues. 

You pray so hard and so much that it is the only thing on your mind.

Then it happens, your prayers are answered! You are so happy to be free of that problem. God came through just like He promised.

You go about your day feeling like the weight of the world has been lifted off your shoulders. 

During this time, don't forget to thank God for His blessing and His mercy. As hard as you prayed for your answer, should be as thankful as you are to God for His mercy.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) Jesus teaching in the temple as a 12 year old; b) Jesus cleansing the temple; c) Jesus washing the feet of His Apostles; d) Jesus' sermon on the mount

2.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) Jesus being spit upon; b) Jesus being nailed to the cross; c) Jesus being fed vinegar; d) Jesus sweating blood

3.  Which of the narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) Jesus' baptism; b) Jesus' discussion with the thief on the cross; c) The woman washing Jesus' feet with her hair; d) Jesus forgiving the women taken in adultery

4.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) Jesus giving sight to the blind man; b) Jesus eating fish and honey following His Resurrection; c) Jesus casting out devils; d) Jesus healing the woman with the issue of blood

5.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) Jesus raising the daughter of Jairus; b) Jesus' discussion with Zacchaeus; c) Jesus being a carpenter; d) Jesus appointing and sending forth the Seventy

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Jesus teaching in the temple as a 12 year old

2.  Jesus sweating blood

3.  Jesus' discussion with the thief on the cross

4.  Jesus eating fish and honey following His Resurrection

5.  Jesus appointing and sending forth the Seventy

GOD'S PROMISES - FAITH NOT FEAR

You may be asking God for a new job. You are ready to move on from your present job. You are tired of the type of work you are doing and the unfair treatment that you receive on your job. You want to move into a different profession because you feel stuck in your current job and cannot move up.

You want what God has for you and you want to make sure you are moving in His perfect timing. As much as you are ready to move on you don't want to move at the wrong time or for the wrong position.

After constant prayer and interviewing, you are hired for a position that seems like the answer to your prayers. You are excited, you give your current job the proper notice and now you are just waiting to begin the new job. 

Now comes the hard part. Suddenly fear creeps in, "what if something goes wrong", "what if I am making a mistake", etc., etc., etc.

God does not want you to live in fear. Even though some moves that we make can be scary, God wants us to walk in faith and trust and believe that He will help us through all of those scary times. As long as we are willing to live according to God's will for our lives, He will give us the faith to see us through all our fears.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Which two books of the New Testament did Luke write?

2.  What was Luke's occupation?

3.  Which famous missionary did Luke travel and teach with?

4.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) visit of Gabriel to Mary (The Annunciation); b) visit of the wise men; c) the turning of water to wine; d) raising Lazarus from the dead

5.  Which of these narratives was recorded only by Luke? a) the woman at the well; b) visit of Nicodemus; c) visit of the shepherds to baby Jesus; d) Jesus' ascension

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Luke & The Acts

2.  Physician

3.  Paul

4.  Visit of Gabriel to Mary (The Annunciation)

5.  Visit of the shepherds to baby Jesus

GOD'S PROMISES - SOUNDING BOARD

It can be very difficult to be a sounding board to someone who is having problems and needs to vent. 

People who are going through difficult situations have a tendency to go on and on about it. It seems as though they have a one track mind and that is all that they can talk about.

You love the person and if you could you would change their situation with a snap of your fingers, but unfortunately there is nothing you can do to help them.

Pray and ask God to help you be that patient person that can lend an ear to listen as they vent. Sometimes it just helps them to know that someone who loves them will let them get their frustrations off their chest. Also, ask God to give you the right words of advice to offer that may help them through their difficulties. 

Bible Trivia Questions

For each number, which of these events occured first?

1.  a) David is born; b) Jacob is born; c) Isaac is born; d) Abraham is born

2.  a) David slays Goliath; b) Daniel is thrown in the lions' den; c) King Nebuchadnezzar tries to kill Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; d) Cain murders Abel

3.  a) David marries Michal; b) David commits adultery; c) David kills Goliath; d) David mourns over the death of his son, Absalom

4.  a) Joseph is imprisoned; b) Joseph is taken to Egypt; c) Joseph receives prophetic dreams; d) Joseph becomes second to Pharaoh

5. a) David becomes king; b)Uzziah becomes king; c) Solomon becomes king; d) Jeroboam becomes king

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Abraham is born

2.  Cain murders Abel

3.  David kills Goliath

4.  Joseph receives prophetic dreams

5.  David becomes king

GOD'S PROMISES - WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

When our friends or family are going through troubling situations they often come to us for advice. Although you may not be able to understand fully what they are going through, pray and ask God to help you provide the correct words of encouragement that will help them through whatever situations they are facing.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is one of the sins David did that is mentioned in the Bible?

2.  What was the name of the man who beat his donkey because it refused to go on because it saw an angel holding a sword?

3.  Which of these events occurred first?  a) Moses parts the Red Sea; b) Isaiah prophesies of the Messiah; c) Noah builds an ark; d) Elijah calls down fire from heaven

4.  Which of these events occurred first?  a) Abraham marries Sarah; b) Esther marries Xerxes; c) Ruth's husband dies; d) Adam and Eve partake of the forbidden fruit

5.  Which of these events occurred first?  a) Moses leads the Children of Israel out of Egypt; b) Moses turns water into blood ; c) Moses institutes the first Passover meal; d) Moses receives the Ten Commandments

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 11:30

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Killed Bathsheba's husband, who was in his army.

2. Baalam

3.  Noah builds an ark

4.  Adam and Eve partake of the forbidden fruit

5.  Moses turns water into blood

GOD'S PROMISES - CLOSED DOORS

You may have instances in your life when no matter what you do it seems like you keep running into closed doors.

You want to advance in your company. You try for a promotion but you do get it. Not because you don't know the job but for some reason management decides not to select you for the position.  Months later the pandemic hits and you are sent to work from home, which you love, and all of the employees in the position you were trying to go to still have to remain working in office. 

Later, you are thinking of moving to a lateral position in the same company. You have a friend that works in that department that tells you what the duties and responsibilities consist of and it sounds good to you. When your friend wanted to transfer, she did not have to apply. She notified her manager and was transferred the next day. You decide this is the job for you so you reach out to your manager to apply and are told you have to wait until the following week when the job is posted and apply. You don't understand why but you follow the instructions that were provided to you.  A week later you find out that certain aspects of the position have changed and it is no longer a job that you are interested in and you are so happy that you were not immediately transferred to the new position.

In both instances, God closed the doors. He saw what would happen if you were to get both of those positions and it would not have been in your interest.  Isn't God good!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Who stopped the sun and moon from moving?

2.  Whose wife turned into a pillar of salt?

3.  Who was swallowed by a fish?

4.  Who had leprosy and was told to dip in the Jordan River seven times?

5.  Who tried to take the throne from David?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Philippians 3:7-9

But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ - the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Joshua

2.  Lot

3.  Jonah

4.  Naaman

5.  Absolom

GOD'S PROMISES - LET IT GO

When we make mistakes in life it is easy to let it bother us and hard to let it go. We go over and over in our mind how we could have done things differently. We let it bother us to the point that we can't eat or sleep.

God would not want us to keep worrying over the mistakes and bad choices we have made in our lives. God wants us to let it go and come to Him and ask Him to forgive and correct all the mistakes we make in life.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is the meaning of the name Torah?

2.  What is the meaning of the name Zachariah?

3.  What is the meaning of the name Zedekiah?

4.  What is the meaning of the name Zephaniah

5.  What is the meaning of the name Zidon?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 15:31

A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  To cast

2.  The Lord hath remembered

3.  The Lord is righteousness

4.  The Lord hides

5.  Fisher's town

GOD'S PROMISES - PATIENCE

Patience is such an easy word to say but a hard thing to attain. 

When you are waiting for an answer to your prayers, you need to have patience. When you are waiting for your work week to be over so you can enjoy your days off, you need to have patience. When you are waiting for payday to arrive, you need to have patience.

All areas of our lives require us to wait for one thing or another. Patience is the key to waiting. 

Pray and ask God to give you the patience to wait for Him to supply all your needs in His perfect timing.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  What is the meaning of the word seraphim?

2.  What is the meaning of the name Shem?

3.  What is the meaning of the name Simeon

4.  What is the meaning of the name Solomon?

5.  What is the meaning of the name Timothy?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Fiery beings

2.  Name

3.  That hears

4.  Peaceable

5.  Honored of God

GOD'S PROMISES - FAVOR

When you are going about your day, whether at work or during your leisure time, don't forgot to pray and ask God to give you favor in all areas of your life.

You may be dealing with a difficult situation at work; or you are running errands and you run into a difficult cashier or fellow customer.  

God can provide you favor with each and every situation and person you come in contact with and your day will sail smoothly.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What is the meaning of the name Samson?
2.  What is the meaning of the name Samuel? 
3.  What is the meaning of the name Sarah?
4.  What is the meaning of the name Satan?
5.  What is the meaning of the name Saul?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm 119:25
I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Of the sun
2.  Name of God
3.  Princess
4.  The slanderer
5.  Asked

GOD'S PROMISES - DO WHAT YOU CAN

There may be certain times when you have many things that you want to accomplish but for whatever the reason you don't have the strength to get them all done in the timeframe that you would like.

In times like these, pray and ask God to give you the wisdom to accomplish the things that you can and not the things that you want.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What is the meaning of the name Rabbi?
2.  What is the meaning of the name Rachel?
3.  What is the meaning of the name Rahab?
4.  What is the meaning of the name Saint?
5.  What is the meaning of the name Salem?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  My master
2.  Ewe
3.  Broad
4.  Holy
5.  Peace

GOD'S PROMISES - PUSHING PAST PAIN

Pain comes in all forms -- mental, physical, and emotional. It can be hard to function and focus when you are experiencing any kind of pain in your life.

Pray and ask God to help you push past the pain. Do not let pain stand in the way of accomplishing the goals you want to achieve in your life.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What does the name Noah mean?
2.  What does the name Obadiah mean?
3.  What does the name Peter mean?
4.  What does the name Pharaoh mean?
5.  What does the name Philip mean?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Rest
2.  Servant of the Lord
3.  Rock
4.  Great house
5.  Lover of horses

GOD'S PROMISES - INTENDED PLANS

We all make plans for our lives hoping that things will work out the way that we want them to.

You may have planned a vacation with your family and these plans have been in progress for months. This is the first vacation with these particular family members that you will be going on.

Everyone is excited.  Although there are a few bumps along the way in the planning process, you keep going with your intended plans because you just want everyone to get along and have a great time.

Once the vacation starts, things start to get a little rocky within the family with disagreements, arguments and hurt feelings. It is very frustrating because this is not the way the plans were intended to go.

Pray and ask God to come in and smooth out the plans and that the family will come together as one and enjoy spending quality time with each other.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What is the meaning of the name Nahum?
2.  What is the meaning of the name Naomi?
3.  What is the meaning of the name Naphtali?
4.  What is the meaning of the name Nathan?
5.  What is the meaning of the name Nebuchadnezzar?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Consoler
2.  Pleasant
3.  Wrestlings
4.  He has given
5.  Nebo, protect the crown

GOD'S PROMISES - WORRY

It is a normal emotion as parents to worry about our children no matter how young or old they are.

Your child may be an adult who is planning a vacation trip out of town with friends and/or family. You don't want to stop them from having fun, but you also worry because you just want them to be safe.

Pray and ask God to cover every aspect of the trip and to keep everyone safe every step of the way. Ask God to close every door that is not of Him and to open every door that will allow the trip to be a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for all.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  The Pharisees ridiculed Christ because His disciples plucked and ate (??????) on the Sabbath. (a. corn; b. plums; c. figs; d. oranges)
2.  What plant did Rachel beg of her sister Leah because it was said to help with fertility?
3.  Prior to His crucifixion, what piece of attire was placed on Christs' body to humiliate Him?
4.  What did Jacob give Esau in exchange for his birthright?
5.  Christ taught that even as the (??????) of the field are cared for by God, He will take care of His people. (a. lilies; b. roses; c. lilacs; d. pansies)

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Corn
2.  Mandrakes
3.  A crown of thorns
4.  Some pottage of lentils
5.  Lilies

GOD’S PROMISES - ARMOR OF PROTECTION

There are forces that constantly come against us in areas of our lives. On your job, someone is trying to make you look like a bad employee. In your finances, the more you try to pay off your bills to get ahead something always comes up to set you back. In your relationship, your partner does not respect you and keeps hurting you.

Pray for God to surround you with His armor of protection as you go through your day. He can help protect you while bringing you through all of life’s difficulties.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  The Passover meal included lamb meat, unleavened bread and (??????).  A. Olives B. Oranges C. Bitter Herbs D. Figs
2.  What happened when Moses cast a tree into the waters of Marah?
3.  Paul compared the Gentiles to wild branches grafted into a good and healthy (??????) tree.  A. Walnut B. Date C. Orange D. Olive
4.  Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to a (??????) seed, which would grow from the finest seed into a huge tree.  A. Mustard B. Mallow C.Pomegranate D. Mint
5.  In a parable, Christ compared the separation of the righteous from the wicked to the harvesting of (??????) from the fares.  A. Wheat B. Grapes C. Corn D. Olives

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Nahum 1:7 
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust Him.

 Bible Trivia Question Answer
 1.  Bitter Herbs
 2.  The waters were made sweet
 3.  Olive
 4.  Mustard
 5.  Wheat

GOD’S PROMISES - CHANGES

 It is not easy to accept the changes that often occur in our life. You may have been forced to go on furlough during this time of the pandemic. You may have been forced into accepting a position in your current place of employment that you are not comfortable with.

Pray and ask God to help you find peace and blessings that you cannot see or even understand while these changes are taking place. God can create a miracle out of the most uncomfortable changes you experience in your life. 

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What did the Lord do for Adam and Eve before He exiled them?
2.  What kind of lumber did Noah use to build the ark?
3.  When Aaron put his rod inside the tabernacle, what grew on it?
4.  Fill in the blank: In a parable, Christ compared the signs of His coming to the branches on a (???????) tree that shows summer is near. 
5.  Fill in the blank: In an allegory, Isaiah prophesied that Israel will become desolate even as a tree that brings forth wild (???????) will be allowed to be destroyed.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 3:7 
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.


Bible Trivia Questions Answers 
1.  He clothed them
2.  Gopher
3.  Almonds
4.  Fig
5.  Grapes

GOD'S PROMISES - BIG AND SMALL

It is funny that often times we think that we can only go to God with big problems. God does not discriminate. He will answer all prayers according to His will, big and small.

God will answer your prayers for financial needs the same way He can answer your prayers for which store you should travel to first when running your errands. That is an awesome God!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  How did God curse the animal that deceived Eve?
2.  What does Eve's name mean?
3.  How did God say mankind was similar to Him?
4.  Why did God protect the tree of life?
5.  What did God place at the east of the garden of Eden to guard the tree of life?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 1:7
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  He forced it to live on the ground and in the dust
2.  Mother of all living
3.  They could know good from evil
4.  So that man couldn't obtain a means to live forever
5.  Cherubims and a flaming sword

GOD'S PROMISES - GOD'S BLESSINGS

The path to receiving God's blessings in your life may not always be smooth. You may encounter many obstacles along the way.

Stay in faith and believe that God is with you. Do not give up just because things may seem difficult or impossible. God will move all mountains and obstacles that stand in the way of any blessing he has for you.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Who does the animal that deceived Eve represent?
2.  What did the deceptive animal convince Eve to do?
3.  What did Adam do after Eve obeyed the animal and transgressed against the Lord's commandment?
4.  Why did Adam hide himself from the Lord?
5.  What did the Lord NOT do as a result of the disobedience of Adam and Eve? (a) kill them instantly; b) give them the ability to feel emotion; c) cast them out of Eden and His presence; d) cause them to work the ground for food)

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 54:17
"No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me," declares the Lord.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Lucifer
2.  Partake of the forbidden fruit
3.  He also transgressed against the Lord's commandment
4.  He was embarrassed because he realized he was naked
5.  Kill them instantly

GOD'S PROMISES - UNWELCOME EMOTIONS

There may be times in your life that you will deal with certain emotions that are unwelcome and/or unexplained.

You may be going through a difficult situation but that Lord is helping you through it and you know things could be much worse. You are grateful and happy but for some reason you start to feel sad and cannot figure out why.

Pray against these unwelcome emotions. Pain and suffering do not come from God. They are distractions from the devil who is trying to keep you from experiencing the joy in knowing that our God will see you through all difficult situations that you encounter in your life.

Constantly pray away those unwelcome emotions and ask God to fill your heart with joy and peace.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Where did Adam and Eve live?
2.  Which two trees grew in the midst of the garden?
3.  Which tree bore fruit that God forbade Adam and Eve to partake of?
4.  What would happen to anyone who would partake of such fruit?
5.  What animal deceived Eve?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the Lords says - he who created you, O Jacob he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine".

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Garden of Eden
2.  The tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil
3.  The tree of knowledge of good and evil
4.  They would die
5.  A serpent

GOD'S PROMISES - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Do not be discouraged that our celebration of Mother's Day looks a lot different from years past. 

You may be accustomed to going out to eat with family and having a big celebration meal or even going shopping for the mother in your life. With the coronavirus affecting our world this year, things are a lot different. Do not be upset. There are all kinds of ways that you can still enjoy celebrating the mother in your life.

Send a text, facetime a greeting, you can even send a gift through online shopping. It is the thought that counts.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 31:28-29
Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all."

To all the mothers that are with us today and those who are celebrating in Heaven.

GOD'S PROMISES - EVEN NOW

It is important to pray daily and ask God to help give you the strength to make it through all situations that you may face in your life.

It is easy to be grateful and happy when things are good and life is going your way. It is very hard to keep this same attitude when dealing with unpleasant or difficult situations that may occur in your life.

When troubles come, pray and ask God to give you joy, hope, peace, and faith, even now when times are hard. God will see you through!

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  How long was Jesus in Jerusalem before His parents found Him?

2.  Did Jesus institute the sacrament before or after he was killed?

3.  What are the first four books of the New Testament?

4.  What happened when Pharaoh didn't listen to Moses when he told him to let his people go?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1. Three days

2.  Before

3.  Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

4.  God sent plagues 

GOD'S PROMISES - INSPIRATION

In these times when COVID-19 is wreaking havoc all across the world, it can be hard to find anything that will give us inspiration as we go about our day, especially when our routines have drastically changed.

Everyone has talents big and small that can be put to use during these uncertain times. 

Maybe you can sew and you have left over scraps of material from previous projects and you have been wondering what you can do with them. Find a tutorial online and make face masks. They can be used for yourself, family members or even members of your community.

Maybe you are not working but someone else in your family is and that family member has been meaning to clean out their closet. Offer to clean it out for them. I am sure this would be an awesome help to them and it will also give you a project to keep you occupied for a few hours.  This can give you a sense of helpfulness and normalcy during these difficult times.

Pray and ask God to help provide you with the inspiration you need to help yourself and others during these difficult time.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  How old was Jesus when his parents lost Him in Jerusalem?
2.  Was Jesus crucified before or after is atonement?
3.  Which of these people are not in the New Testament? (Martha, Eve, Anna, Mary Magdalene)
4.  Who killed a giant?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Psalm119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  12
2.  After
3.  Eve
4.  David

GOD'S PROMISES - ADDICTION

Addictions come in all forms, some are easy to spot and others not so much. 

You get a raise and see some things you always wanted to buy, you are finally able to afford them so you treat yourself. The next thing you know every week you are shopping most of your paycheck away. This may not seem like an addiction but in a sense it is. You are so addicted to the thrill of being able to afford to shop that you are continually spending money without building a savings for the future. This is an addiction that may be hard to spot.

You try drugs for the first time. You like the feeling so you keep using them. After a while you realize that you need more to help you achieve that good feeling. You know what you are doing is harmful to your body, not to mention your bank account, but you just can't stop trying to achieve that good feeling. This is an addiction that is easy to spot.

No matter what type of addiction you or your loved one may be facing, God can heal them all. Pray for yourself and others that may be dealing with various types of addictions that they may or may not be aware of.  God can heal every addiction!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  What event brought Joseph and Mary to Jerusalem once a year?
2.   Did Jesus bless the children before or after He was killed?
3.  What is the common name given to the first four books of the New Testament?
4.  Who did Moses tell to let his people go?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  The feast of the Passover
2.  Before
3.  The Gospels
4.  Pharaoh

GOD'S PROMISES - LIFE

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?'

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

GOD'S PROMISES - TEMPTATION

It is easy to be tempted by fear and anger during these times when the COVID-19 virus is turning our world upside down.

Fear that we will run out of food, money and resources. Anger that we have either been temporarily furloughed or permanently lost our job. 

Pray and ask God to help give you peace that passes understanding and faith that you will survive your current situation. 

In times like these we really need to rely on God to give us strength. He will see you through and never let you down.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  And Jesus grew, and waxed strong in the spirit , filled with wisdom: and the ______ of God was upon him.
2.  Did Jesus begin healing people before or after He was found teaching in the temple as a boy?
3.  Which of these people are not in the New Testament (Lazarus, Peter, Adam, Joseph of Arimathea)?
4.  Who parted the Red Sea?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Hebrew 2:18
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Grace
2.  After
3.  Adam
4.  Moses

GOD'S PROMISES - COMPLAINING

It is normal to complain about the things we don't like and the things that aggravate us in our life especially when it comes to our job.

"Your boss gets on your nerves. Your customers are driving you crazy. Your coworkers are doing things for attention that don't make sense. Some of the rules and regulations just seem ridiculous."

These are all things that understandably make us complain. Just make sure your complaining does not turn into ungratefulness and murmurings that will be displeasing to God. 

Keep in mind that God allowed you to have a job to go to everyday so that you can have income to pay your bills and live your life. 

Even though you may not be happy with some of the things that may happen at your job make sure that you always thank God for allowing you to have a job.

Pray and ask God to help show you how to deal with those nuances that you are constantly complaining about and to not let them steal your job and the blessings that God has provided.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Who was promised by the Holy Spirit that he wouldn't die until he saw the Messiah?
2.  Was Jesus resurrected before or after His atonement?
3.  How many books are there in the New Testament?
4.  What job did David have when he got older?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Hebrews 2:18
Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Simeon
2.  After
3.  27
4.  King

GOD'S PROMISES - BARRIERS

We encounter all kinds of barriers as we go through life. Someone at work is blocking you from that promotion. You are having trouble getting your business off the ground. You are going through trouble in your finances. You are in a rocky relationship.

God will help you through all the barriers you encounter. He will either move the barrier or give you the strength and wisdom to make it through the barrier.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Where was Jesus mostly raised as a child?
2.  Was Jesus born before his siblings or after them?
3.  Is 2 Samuel in the Old Testament or New Testament?
4.  How did Moses help his people escape Egypt?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Nazareth
2.  Before
3.  Old Testament
4.  He parted the sea

GOD'S PROMISES - PANIC

It is easy to panic and become frantic when scary things are happening in the world. 

During this time when the coronavirus is running wild it is easy to give in to the panic we see and feel happening all around us.

Pray and ask God to help you stay calm and not to panic but have wisdom in all your actions. Where to go,  what to do, who to interact with. 

Ask for faith to know that the world is not coming to an end and this disease is not bigger than our God!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Which comes first, Numbers or Leviticus?
2.  Was John the Baptist born before or after Jesus was born?
3.  Is Mark in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
4.  Why was it important that David killed the giant?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Leviticus
2.  Before
3.  New Testament
4.  If David didn't kill the giant his people would have to serve the giant's people

GOD'S PROMISES - WAITING

When we are praying and asking God to help us with difficulties in our life, it can be hard and frustrating to stay positive while we are waiting for an answer.

We cannot lose hope or give up when it seems as though the harder we pray our prayers are not being heard or answered. 

God hears and answers all prayers in His perfect timing and in the way He knows is best for our life.  

Ask God for help to be patient and not lose hope while waiting for a solution.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Which comes first Jeremiah or Lamentations?
2.  Did wise men come to see baby Jesus before or after the shepherds?
3.  Is Deuteronomy in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
4.  When Pharaoh wouldn't listen to Moses, what did God do?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Jeremiah
2.  After
3.  Old Testament
4.  Send plagues

GOD'S PROMISES - DISTRACTIONS

There are situations that will occur in your life that are meant to be distractions to deter you away from what is really important in your life.

You are starting a new business and dealing with everything that goes along with that. Then you find out someone close to you has been talking crap behind your back. It is normal for this to upset you and hurt your feelings but don't allow it to take up space and energy in your mind and thoughts. This will only distract you from  what you should be accomplishing in your life at that time.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Does Jonah come before or after Obadiah?
2.  The Lord commanded Abram "....walk before me, and be thou ______."
3.  Is St. John in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
4.  What did David kill the giant with?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Philippians 4:8  
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think abut such things.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  After
2.  Perfect
3.  New Testament
4.  A rock and a sling

GOD'S PROMISES - NEED

There is no need in our life that is too great for God to meet. Keep your faith when praying for God to fulfill your needs. 

He is an on time God and He will fulfill all of your needs in His perfect timing!

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Which comes first, Nehemiah or Esther?
2.  What was the name of the son of Abram and Hagar?
3.  Is Timothy in the Old Testament or New Testament?
4.  When Moses got older, what did he tell Pharaoh?    

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Nehemiah
2.  Ishmael
3.  New Testament
4.  To let his people go free from slavery

GOD'S PROMISES - BEING A BLESSING

It is not always easy to be a blessing to others. Someone needs your help and even though you like the person and don't mind helping them, it may interfere with your plans. Or, maybe at the time you just don't feel like helping anyone no matter how much you care about them.

Pray and ask God to open your heart and allow you to be the type of blessing to others the same way you would want someone to be a blessing to you in your time of need.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.   Does Deuteronomy come before or after Numbers?
2.   Why did Abram's wife tell him to marry her handmaid, Hagar?
3.   Is Leviticus in the Old Testament or the New Testament?
4.   What was the name of the giant who David fought?  

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one's life for one's friends.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.   After
2.   Because they could obtain children through Hagar
3.   Old Testament
4.   Goliath  

GOD'S PROMISE - TRUST

Trust and believe that God will supply all your needs and answer all your prayers in His perfect time.

There may be problems in your life that you have been struggling with for awhile. You have been praying but it may seem as though your prayers are going unanswered. 

Do not give up hope. God hears every prayer and sees every situation you encounter. He will not let you down.  No matter how long it seems to take, know that God is constantly working behind the scenes on your behalf.

Bible Trivia Questions

1.  Which comes first, Joshua or Judges?

2.  What did Abram ask of the Lord?

3.  Is Isaiah in the Old Testament or New Testament?

4.  Who found baby Moses?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

Isaiah 40:31 

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers

1.  Joshua

2.  Posterity

3.  Old Testament

4.  The Pharaoh's daughter

GOD'S PROMISES - PROMISE

God will sometimes put a promise in your heart that He will give you the power to fulfill.

Maybe you have a desire in your heart to start a business of your own. You really feel as though God is speaking to you and letting you know what to do and how to make this dream possible.

It is important to follow the leading of the Lord. Stop and pray and ask Him for the perfect direction to guide you in the right way to help make your dream and the promise that He put in your heart come to pass.

There may be times along this journey that you feel outside forces are fighting against what you know and believe is a promise from God. Pray against everything that is coming against you and ask God to remove every obstacle standing in your way.

God would not have put the promise in your heart, if He was not going to help you accomplish your dream.

Bible Trivia Questions
1.  Which comes first, Ecclesiastes or Song of Solomon?
2.  What happened when the king of Sodom offered Abram the spoils of the war?
3.  Is Joel in the Old Testament or the New testament?
4.  What was David's job?

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week
Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

Bible Trivia Questions Answers
1.  Ecclesiastes
2.  He wouldn't take any of it
3.  Old Testament
4.  Shepherd

GOD'S PROMISES - NEW BEGINNINGS

Happy New Year!

As you are beginning the start of a new year, pray and ask God to lead and guide you in the direction and path that He would have you take for your life.

Look forward to all the new beginnings the Lord has in store for you this year.

Inspirational Bible Verse of the Week

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.